Depression Treatment

Are You Exhausted Or Overwhelmed By Sadness, Heaviness, Negativity Or Guilt?

You may struggle at work or school as you have a hard time focusing, or you might push yourself to be the perfect employee or student and dwell on every mistake you make. As you spend increasing amounts of time working or in bed, you may feel increasingly unmotivated and isolated. You may wake up one day and realize that you can’t remember the last time you truly felt good about yourself and your relationships. Do you wish you could change the way you think about challenges, take control of your emotions and feel better about yourself?

Have struggles in your personal life, relationships and career or schoolwork left you feeling like a failure? Do you feel like you aren’t good enough or that you are constantly messing up tasks and relationships? You may spend your time and energy caring for others, but leave no time or have little energy to care for yourself. Perhaps you feel guilty, wondering if you could have done more for someone or that if you had made a different choice things would have turned out better. Feelings of social shame and insecurity may make it difficult to feel safe and happy in personal and professional relationships, and you may set impossible standards for yourself as you try to meet your peer or partner’s every need.

Everyone Experiences Depression In Their Own Way

At The Counseling Center (TCC) in Towson, MD, we see hundreds of adult and adolescent clients every year who feel sad, alone and unsure about how to dig themselves out of the hole they are in. Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the world, impacting more than 350 million people worldwide. Depression may present in different ways for each of us, and it affects all aspects of your being: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. There are a variety of causes of depression, including family history, increased stress and coping with a significant transition or loss. Because of the dramatic growth, development and stress that often occurs during adolescence, many individuals first experience or recognize the onset of depression as teenagers or young adults. But, everyone experiences depression in his or her own unique way; as a result, you may never have received the diagnosis or treatment you need to feel more confident and in control of your life. After months or years of suffering alone, you may wonder if you’ll ever be able to understand why you are struggling and how you can change your situation.

With depression treatment at TCC, there is hope for recovery. When you have the right guidance and support, a holistic plan for treatment of depression can help you see your situation from a new perspective, improve communication in relationships and feel more confident about who you are.

Many Individuals Find Healing And Happiness With Depression Treatment

Research shows that psychotherapy is a viable and necessary treatment for depression. We will help you develop a plan to address the symptoms and to resolve the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of depression. For mild to moderate depression, counseling can give you the practical tools and resources you need to replace harmful thoughts and behaviors with healthier alternatives. If you are struggling with severe depression, we may recommend that you seek a medication evaluation with a qualified physician as part of your treatment. Medication may help alleviate the physical symptoms of depression and assist with your recovery. At The Counseling Center, you can find the support, resources, practical strategies and individualized treatment you need to feel happier and more confident within yourself and about your life.